OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Broome County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Endicott, Broome County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of New York's history and identity.
Freida Burkle
Jul 4, 2014
Freida S. Burkle, 84 of Endwell, born November 15, 1930, reunited with her beloved husband of 60 years, Leonard and her mother Erma on Friday, July 4, 2014. She was born in Watertown, NY, the second oldest of the late Wallace and Erma Hauck, of New York Mills, NY. She leaves behind her son David Burkle; two daughters Heidi...
John Ligi
Jul 2, 2014
John S. Ligi, 87 of Delray Beach, FL. formerly of Endwell. Passed away July 2, 2014 at Delray Beach Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 22, 1926 in Endicott to Fabio and Sarah (Latini) Ligi. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Diva (Pezzuti) Ligi. He is survived by his three children; a son and...
Irene Chielewski
Jun 24, 2014
Irene Frances Chmielewski passed peacefully, to her heavenly reward Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Irene was born January 31, 1920 in Dickson City, Pa, the daughter of Chester and Helen Zalewski. She graduated from Dickson City High School and worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a switch board operator during World War II. Her grandchildren always believed that...
Eugene Canfield
Jun 23, 2014
Eugene Beach Canfield, Age 89, died peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Monday, June 23, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Virginia, a daughter, Barbara, Walton, NY, sons, Donald and his wife Isabel, Apalachin, NY, Robert and his wife Valerie, Vestal, NY, grandchildren Alisha and Shari Canfield, Vestal, NY, Brandon Canfield, Apalachin,...
Bruce Whitaker
Jun 21, 2014
Bruce Tiffany Whitaker, 85, of Endwell, passed away, Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was born October 5, 1928 to Arline (Merrill) Whitaker in Johnson City. Predeceased by his parents. Survived by his wife of 63 years Patricia (Murtaugh) Whitaker, sons, Scott, Vestal; Brian, Binghamton and Timothy, Vestal. Three grandchildren, Tiffany, New Jersey; Trevor, New Jersey and Lauren, Pennsylvania. His...
Marian Tuch
Jun 21, 2014
Marian K. Tuch, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2014 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation Center. She joins her husband, Lester W Tuch; daughter Sharon Ortalono; parents Samuel and Mary Muhr; brothers William and Samuel Muhr, Jr. and many friends, cousins, and relatives. Surviving are her daughter Dianne Battisti, Endicott, son Richard Tuch, Long Beach CA, grandchildren Steven Ortalono and...
Ernestine Marshall
Jun 18, 2014
Ernestine Jeanette Marshall, 75, of Endwell, New York passed on June 18, 2014 after battling a long illness with Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on November 20, 1938. Ernestine was predeceased by her parents, Leona (Herring) and Ernest Savage, and brother, James (Sonny) Herring. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Larry Marshall;...
Kathryn Cox
Jun 17, 2014
Kathryn C. Cox, 97, of Vestal, passed away peacefully with her grandson Chris by her side Tuesday, June 17, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband, Merton; daughter, Barbara; son-in-law, John; brother, Kenneth; sister, Theresa. Kathryn is survived by her two grandsons, Chris (Carol), John (Maria); three great-grandchildren, Christina, Carissa and Barbara; brother, John; as well as several nieces,...
Dominick Malarkey
Jun 15, 2014
Dominick Malarkey, 97 of Endicott, passed away peceacefully surrounded by his devoted family, Sunday, June 15, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Betty; his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Daniel Gordon; daughter in law, Donna Malarkey; grandchildren Amy DellaPenta (Ron), Brad Gordon (Cyndy) and Craig Gordon (Laura); and five great-grandchildren, Keith DellaPenta, Olivia and...
Helen Elterich
Jun 13, 2014
Helen (Polupano, Seacord) Elterich, 88, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014, at the home of her loving granddaughter, Kim (Mark) Battista. Predeceased by her parents Alexander Polupano and Natalie Hinzchenko of West Haven, Connecticut. Also predeceased by her husband’s Wilbur Elterich and Franklyn Seacord, her sister Elizabeth Konareski and a niece Katherine Talviste. She worked as a weaver...
Marion Pellett
Jun 13, 2014
Marion L. Pellett passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was predeceased by her son, Charles (Chuck) Pellett in 1993. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Douglas Pellett; one daughter, Vicky Pellett, Rochester, MN; two sons and daughters in law, Richard and Linda Pellett, Saratoga Springs, NY and...
Gerald Shaughnessy
Jun 12, 2014
Gerald Joseph Shaughnessy of Apalachin left this world to go home on June 12, 2014. He was born in Binghamton, NY, but grew up in Little Meadows, PA. Although he occasionally traveled, there’s no place he loved like home. Jerry graduated from Owego Free Academy and then joined the Navy. He was predeceased by the love of his life,...
George “Dick” Venizelos
Jun 11, 2014
Our Dad passed away on June 11, 2014 due to unforeseen circumstances due to a recent fall at home. Dad was born in Lancaster, Pa and graduated from Reading Senior High School in 1949 and then he attended Syracuse University where he received a B.A. degree with a major in Political Science and a minor in journalism in 1953....
Kenneth Bryant
Jun 8, 2014
Ken Bryant, 79, of Little Meadows, PA, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014, after a long battle with COPD. Ken was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Pat, in 2011. He was also predeceased by his grandson, David; brothers Homer, Donald, Willard and Bruce; father-in-law, Fred Ashcraft; and sisters-in-law, Susan Wagner and Ghette Bryant. Ken is survived by...
Cortlandt Litts
Jun 5, 2014
On Thursday, June 5, 2014, Cortlandt Litts, 89, passed away at his home in Endwell, New York. He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Florence Litts; in-laws Hawley and Mary Davis; son, Cortlandt Litts, Jr.; and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Litts; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzan and David Williams of Vestal;...
Harvey Decker
Jun 5, 2014
Harvey P. Decker, 80, of Vestal, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday June 5, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy in 2005; daughter, Irene; parents, Harvey and Vera; brother and sister in law, Uriah “Cy” (Janice); brother in law, Dennis Saxby. Harvey is survived by his loving wife,...
John Houjak
Jun 4, 2014
John P. Houjak, 80, of Endicott died peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Caroline and a sister, Betty Geissler. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Houjak; a son and daughter in law, John Jr. and Lori Houjak, Wake Forest, NC; a daughter and son in...
Mary Tarbone
Jun 1, 2014
Mary C. (Devaney) Taborne, 81, of Vestal passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, June 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Theresa Devaney; a brother, Joseph and a son in law, Joseph Hooker. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Michael Taborne, Vestal; one daughter, Peggy Hooker, Apalachin; one son,...
Rosemary Adams
May 31, 2014
Dedicated wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Rosemary L. Adams, age 89, of Endicott, NY, formerly of Watertown, NY, Kirkwood, NY, and Largo FL, passed away into the hands of the Lord, from natural causes, reuniting with her predeceased husband, Royce H. Adams, on May 31, 2014. Rosemary was a hardworking, dedicated wife, loving mother and involved...
Mahlon Card
May 30, 2014
Mahlon H. Card, 98, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2014, following a life well lived. He was born on April 14, 1916, in Endicott, NY, the son of Hermon R. and Candace M. Card. He was married to Louise M. Walls on June 8, 1939, and they enjoyed 45 happy years until her passing in 1984. He is...
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